A BJP victory in Bengal could streamline India-Bangladesh ties, boosting cooperation on water, trade, and security. This alignment offers a chance to revive the stalled Teesta water-sharing deal, a crucial confidence-building measure.
Exit polls predict BJP's return to power in Assam, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expected to serve a second term. Union Home Minister Amit Shah explicitly backed Sarma's leadership during campaign rallies. Vote counting is scheduled for May 2, 2026, with the party confident of securing another term in the 126-member Assembly.
Exit polls for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections indicate the BJP-led NDA is positioned to retain power, with multiple agencies projecting 85-101 seats for the BJP. The Congress is projected to win 23-36 seats, while regional parties trail significantly. Assam recorded a record voter turnout of 85.38%, the highest in the state's history, with 2.50 crore eligible voters participating. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is seeking a sixth consecutive term in Jalukbari, while Congress state president Gaurav Gogoi makes his Assembly debut in Jorhat. Counting is scheduled for May 4.
Exit polls released Wednesday predict BJP victory in West Bengal, ending Trinamool Congress rule. In Kerala, the Left front faces defeat with UDF expected to return after two consecutive losses. Assam's NDA is poised for a third term, while Tamil Nadu's DMK alliance retains power. Puducherry's NDA also projected to return.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his election campaign for West Bengal assembly elections by issuing an open letter to voters, expressing deep emotional connection with the state and reaffirming his vision of a 'Vikshit Bangla' (Developed Bengal). The campaign ended on Monday with polling scheduled for April 29 and vote counting on May 4.
